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. 2023 Jul 11;12(7):1391–1413. doi: 10.21037/tlcr-22-831

Table 11. Results of subgroup analysis by reception of chemotherapy.

Theme Received chemotherapy? (e.g., Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Pemetrexed, Paclitaxel, Docetaxel, Nab-paclitaxel, Gemcitabine, Etoposide)
Prevalence (%) P value
Yes No
Fatigue 89.7 80.0 0.14
Social role dissatisfaction 50.7 39.0 0.22
Breathing difficulties 71.4 60.0 0.20
Impaired body image 54.7 54.2 1.0
Impaired sleep and daytime sleepiness 75.0 71.7 0.70
Difficulty thinking 71.1 51.7 0.032*
Limitations with physical function 80.3 63.3 0.034*
GI issues 68.0 48.3 0.023*
Social role limitations 52.0 33.3 0.037*
Emotional issues 75.3 70.0 0.56
Pain 55.8 44.1 0.23
Inability to do activities 66.7 55.0 0.22
Communication difficulties 32.0 21.7 0.24
Choking or swallowing issues 29.0 28.3 1.0

Prevalence (%) and P values of symptomatic themes evaluated in cross-sectional study subgroup analysis by reception of chemotherapy. *, P<0.05, statistical significance by the Benjamini-Hochberg method. GI, gastrointestinal.